Senior Scientist & Supervisor, X - ray Fluorescence

Sr. Scientist & Supervisor, X-ray Fluorescence

Date: Feb 12, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66839

Corning is vital to progress ? in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we're always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Scope of Position

Daily operation of XRF lab.

Contribute to the delivery of R&D projects that generate new materials, processes and understanding. Prioritization of workload. Direct work of technicians.

Develop methods, trouble shoot instrumentation issues, participate on project teams, develop short and long term strategy of lab, familiar with state-of-art in x-ray fluorescence spectrometry, coach and mentor colleagues. Periodically organize diverse teams of analysts to solve problems . Establish and maintain quality functions in the law. Act as a technical SME for the global QA labs and assist with the technology transfer.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Acts as a technical expert in a specific field

Supervise a team of 4 technicians

Manages equipment and resources to keep lab running in good working order

Uses rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build fundamental understanding

Provides inputs and/or documents ideas and contributions in IDs, RTRs, NTRs as well as refereed publications

Makes recommendations for purchasing new equipment, including identifying vendors, collecting quotes and tracking orders

Identifies and articulates problems as well as develops and executes approaches to solving them

Provides day-to-day problem-solving support to Research, Development, and Manufacturing

Develop new methods/applications as needs arise

Documents data and writes reports for laboratory processes and instrumentation

Makes technical presentations to customers and at conferences

Functions as a team leader on focused projects.

Trains/coaches new employees, technicians and interns, on laboratory processes, equipment and instrumentation

Supports and/or leads continuous improvement activities on products, processes, and cost reduction products

Supports technology transfer to Development receiver

Travel requirements:

10% or less including occasional international travels.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum of a MS in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering or related discipline plus 3 years of industrial experience.

Hands-on experience in XRF lab including various sample preparation techniques

Previous supervisory or leadership experience

Fundamental understanding of chemical composition of analysis

Strong experience with method development for wide range of materials

Strong background in XRF Spectrometry with understanding of instrumentation strengths and weaknesses

Good problem-solving skills

Strong customer service skills

Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills

Strong Statistics background

Fundamental understanding of Measurement Uncertainty estimation approaches

Desired Experience

Experience with Panalytical WD XRF equipment

Experience with Handheld ED XRF

Experience with Bench-top ED XRF Spectrometers

Experience with Minitab Statistical software

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is

$86,728.00 - $119,251.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues? contributions.

Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

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